About this role
Primary Purpose: Help meet the physical and instructional needs of individual students with disabilities in self-contained classroom. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management and instructional programs. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher. Qualifications: - Associate's degree, 45 college hours or a Educational Aide certificate - Ability to work with children with disabilitites - Ability to follow verbal and written instructions - Ability to communicate effectively - Must get CDL within a timely manner Major Responsibilities and Duties: - Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays. - Assist students with physical disabilites according to their needs inclruding transferring to and from wheelchairs; lifting; positioning; or assisting iwth personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs and personal hygiene.